Poplar Springs Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia
“Who better to fill this critical need than our partner in the local community, Poplar Springs – genuine behavioral health specialists. The Poplar Springs Psychiatric Hospital has been a true blessing in joining us to form a unique partnership unlike any other anywhere across the country.”
Col. Donna M. Diamond
Former Commander of Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Lee
Active Duty Acute Services Unit
Led by Program Director,
David Brady, D.O.
Poplar Springs Hospital is committed to providing a stigma-free treatment environment specifically designed to meet the needs of the active duty military. Our inpatient mental health unit provides treatment for the emotional and psychological effects of combat theater stress and post-deployment adjustment-related issues. Soldiers may step down to our partial hospitalization program to assist with transitioning back to their duty stations.
Treatment program uses cognitive behavioral therapeutic approaches and guidelines from the Department of Veteran Affairs and Department of Defense for PTSD treatment.
Intensive treatment modalities include: individual, group and family therapies, substance abuse education and treatment, activity therapies, nursing education and psychiatric assessments and evaluations by a psychiatrist.
- Freestanding Psychiatric Facility
- 199 Licensed Beds
- 22 Bed Active Duty Acute Services Unit
- Partial Hospitalization for Active Duty
- Behavioral Health Track
- Drug and Alcohol Track
TRICARE certified acute programs treating the service member’s dependents
TRICARE certified residential programs treating adolescents, ages 11-17
Key Features
- Military trained/experienced professionals
- The unit utilizes medical and psychological expertise in treating substance abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders
- Constant communication with military treatment facilities to update the soldier’s progress and discharge plans
- 24 hour/7 days a week crisis assessments/mobile assessment team
- Reserved Military Parking
- Military Personnel and Family-Only Waiting Room
- Free Military Family Lodging
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Active Participation with Base Chaplaincy Services